KINE2495 Readings

Athletic Training Clinic

A healthcare facility for treating individuals who have an illness or injury.

Sports Medicine

A broad field of health care related to physical activity and sport including prevention and treatment of disease.

NATA

National Athletic Trainers Association; an organization that establishes professional standards for athletic trainers.

PICO format

A method used to develop clinical questions: P - Patient Conditions, I - Interventions, C - Comparison, O - Outcome.

Evidence-based practice

A process consisting of developing clinical questions, searching literature, appraising evidence, applying best evidence, and assessing outcomes.

SAID Principle

Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands; the principle that the body will adapt specifically to the demands placed on it.

Dynamic Warm-up

A series of continuous movements designed to prepare the body physiologically for exercise.

Anaerobic Metabolism

A form of energy production that occurs without oxygen, resulting in the production of lactic acid.

Aerobic Metabolism

A process that uses oxygen to convert carbohydrates and fat into ATP for energy.

Hypertrophy

An increase in muscle size as a result of strength training.

Muscular Strength

The ability of a muscle to generate force against resistance.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

A training method that alternates periods of intense effort with periods of rest or lower-intensity effort.

Reversibility

The principle that if strength training is interrupted, muscle strength and mass will decrease over time.

Circuit Training

A style of workout consisting of a series of exercise stations performed one after another.

Ballistic Stretching

A stretching technique involving bouncing movements that stretch the muscle quickly.

Static Stretching

Involves holding a position to stretch a muscle and increase its length.

Dynamic Stretching

A method of stretching that uses forceful contractions of muscles to stretch opposing groups.

Overtraining

A state of staleness or physiological breakdown due to excessive training without adequate recovery.

Fast Twitch (FT) fibers

Muscle fibers that are useful for short-term, high-intensity workouts, often anaerobic.

Slow Twitch (ST) fibers

Muscle fibers that are more suited for long-duration, aerobic activities.

Isometric Contractions

Muscle contractions that increase tension without changing the muscle length.

Concentric Contractions

Muscle contractions where the muscle shortens while generating force.

Eccentric Contractions

Muscle contractions where the muscle lengthens while opposing a greater force.

Progressive Resistance Exercise (PRE)

A method of strengthening muscles through contractions produced by equipment.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, the immediate energy source for muscular activity.

Glycemic Index

A scale that measures how different types of carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels.

Macronutrients

The three main nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats necessary for growth and energy.

Micronutrients

Essential nutrients required in small amounts including vitamins and minerals.

Disordered Eating

Negative eating patterns that can lead to clinical eating disorders.

EAT-26

A screening tool used to identify disordered eating and eating disorders.

RED-S

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, which can impact health and performance.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by restrictive eating and extreme weight loss.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder involving binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging.

Binge Eating Disorder

A disorder characterized by consuming large amounts of food quickly followed by feelings of guilt.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

An eating disorder marked by insufficient food intake and fear of consuming specific foods.

Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)

A category for eating disorders that do not meet the criteria for any specific disorder.

Athlete

A physically active individual participating in recreational or organized sport activities.

Patient

An individual receiving treatment for injury or illness.

Forms of state Regulations

Includes licensure, certification, registration, and exemption.